'''Stowe''' is a four season resort town located in north-central Vermont at the base of Mount Mansfield - Vermont's highest peak.

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'''Stowe''' [http://www.gostowe.com] is a four season resort town located in north-central Vermont at the base of Mount Mansfield—Vermont's highest peak. It is home to Stowe Mountain [[Alpine skiing|Ski Resort]].

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[[Image:stowedowntown.jpg|thumb|Village of Stowe]]

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==Getting There==

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==Get in==

Stowe is located at the Junction of Vermont Routes 108 and 100. Access is 10 miles North on Rte 100 from Exit 10 on Interstate 89. The closest major airport is Burlington (BTV) about 40 minutes away. Stowe is about 2 hours from Montreal, 3 hours from Boston and 6 hours from New York City.

Stowe is located at the Junction of Vermont Routes 108 and 100. Access is 10 miles North on Rte 100 from Exit 10 on Interstate 89. The closest major airport is Burlington (BTV) about 40 minutes away. Stowe is about 2 hours from Montreal, 3 hours from Boston and 6 hours from New York City.

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==Geting Around==

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==Get around==

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Most of the the activity in Stowe is centered in the historic Village and along the Mountain Road (Route 108) that extends from the Village about 5 miles to the ski area. It is easy to get around, and in the winter there is a free shuttle that runs frequently between the

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Most of the the activity in Stowe is centered in the historic Village and along the Mountain Road (Route 108) that extends from the Village about 5 miles to the ski area. It is easy to get around, and in the winter there is a free shuttle that runs frequently between the Village and the Mountain.

*'''Trapp Family Lodge'''. 700 Trapp Hill Road, Toll free: 1-802-253-8511, [http://www.trappfamily.com/]. Made famous by the "Sound of Music", this is a must see when visting Stowe. In the winter, the public can enjoy cross country skiing. In summer, concerts in the Trapp Family Meadow are popular with visitors and locals.

Lots of unique shops in Stowe - there are no chains or outlets in Stowe which is part of it's charm. See [http://www.gostowe.com/shopping/index.php] for a list of shops.

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Lots of unique shops in Stowe - there are no chains or outlets in Stowe which is part of its charm. The retail shops are mixed in with restaurants, coffee houses, inns, offices and homes. Many of the buildings are old and interesting just to walk through.

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There are no big parking lots, so you won't be trying to remember which row and section your car is in. Retail shopping is on both sides of Main Street which is also known as Route 100. More shops are spread out along the Mountain Road, or Route 108. Mountain Road forms a "T" with Main Street.

*<sleep name="Green Mountain Inn" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="www.greenmountaininn.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">Right in the heart of the village with excellent on-site dining option at "The Whip." Reasonable rates, close to shopping and other dining as well.</sleep>

*<sleep name="Goldilocks Cabin" alt="" address="978 Stowe Hollow Rd." directions="One mile from Main Street and School Street" phone="508-280-6003" url="www.cabinrentalvermont.com" checkin="3 pm" checkout="10 am" price="175-260" lat="per night" long="">Goldilocks cabin is the ideal destination for a romantic holiday and perfect for small families as well. The cabin is on 4 acres, and one mile from Main Street in Stowe and 8 miles to skiing. The cabin if furnished with Black Forest and French antiques, vintage furniture, hand loomed rugs and antler chandeliers. The perfect combination of rustic and luxury for the quintessential Vermont experience. The cabin has one bedroom with queen sized bed, sitting area, and private deck. The ladder in the open plan living area leads to the sleeping loft where there is a full sized bed. Their are also pull out sofas in the living area and the master sitting area. The cabin sleeps five.

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Goldilocks is just a few miles from the Pinnacle, one of the most spectacular hikes in Stowe and just minutes to biking, hiking, swimming holes, and hundreds of miles of cross country skiing trails. Stowe villages has restaurants, and shopping and walking trails. Burlington, Woodstock are easy day trips. Stowe Vermont has something to offer four seasons a year, and Goldilocks cabin is just right.</sleep>

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*'''Stowe Area Association''', Main Street tel: 800-247-8693. Local chamber has complete list of lodging options. [http://www.gostowe.com]

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Stowe is located at the Junction of Vermont Routes 108 and 100. Access is 10 miles North on Rte 100 from Exit 10 on Interstate 89. The closest major airport is Burlington (BTV) about 40 minutes away. Stowe is about 2 hours from Montreal, 3 hours from Boston and 6 hours from New York City.

Most of the the activity in Stowe is centered in the historic Village and along the Mountain Road (Route 108) that extends from the Village about 5 miles to the ski area. It is easy to get around, and in the winter there is a free shuttle that runs frequently between the Village and the Mountain.

Trapp Family Lodge. 700 Trapp Hill Road, Toll free: 1-802-253-8511, [12]. Made famous by the "Sound of Music", this is a must see when visting Stowe. In the winter, the public can enjoy cross country skiing. In summer, concerts in the Trapp Family Meadow are popular with visitors and locals.

Lots of unique shops in Stowe - there are no chains or outlets in Stowe which is part of its charm. The retail shops are mixed in with restaurants, coffee houses, inns, offices and homes. Many of the buildings are old and interesting just to walk through.

There are no big parking lots, so you won't be trying to remember which row and section your car is in. Retail shopping is on both sides of Main Street which is also known as Route 100. More shops are spread out along the Mountain Road, or Route 108. Mountain Road forms a "T" with Main Street.

Ten Acres Lodge Bed & Breakfast, 14 Barrows Road (Make a left onto Moscow road and go 1.5 miles until you see a sign telling you to turn right for Ten Acres Lodge), ☎+1-800-327-7357, [4]. checkin: 3-7pm; checkout: 11:00am. The main lodge is an 1830s VT farmhouse, complete with hand hewn beams and family antiques. The Hill House Suites offer hotel privacy or choose the comfort of your own Vermont mountain resort lodging, a 2 bedroom cottage.$99-$299. edit

Goldilocks Cabin, 978 Stowe Hollow Rd. (One mile from Main Street and School Street), ☎508-280-6003, [9]. checkin: 3 pm; checkout: 10 am. Goldilocks cabin is the ideal destination for a romantic holiday and perfect for small families as well. The cabin is on 4 acres, and one mile from Main Street in Stowe and 8 miles to skiing. The cabin if furnished with Black Forest and French antiques, vintage furniture, hand loomed rugs and antler chandeliers. The perfect combination of rustic and luxury for the quintessential Vermont experience. The cabin has one bedroom with queen sized bed, sitting area, and private deck. The ladder in the open plan living area leads to the sleeping loft where there is a full sized bed. Their are also pull out sofas in the living area and the master sitting area. The cabin sleeps five. Goldilocks is just a few miles from the Pinnacle, one of the most spectacular hikes in Stowe and just minutes to biking, hiking, swimming holes, and hundreds of miles of cross country skiing trails. Stowe villages has restaurants, and shopping and walking trails. Burlington, Woodstock are easy day trips. Stowe Vermont has something to offer four seasons a year, and Goldilocks cabin is just right.175-260. (per night,)edit

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